Keith’s note: Multiple sources have mentioned ongoing discussion at NASA HQ, NASA Goddard, and NASA Wallops that consider the option of moving toward a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) model for the future of Wallops.
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Been hearing rumblings/rumors about a company that wants to use (lease) a good deal of Goddard’s I&T facilities, along with some existing personnel, so as to not have to build their own. Could be a factor of this potentially coming.